IBM Guardium Data Protection Annual Software Subscription Renewal and Training

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Islamabad invites bids for the procurement of Non-Consultancy Services specifically for the IBM Guardium data protection Annual Software Subscription Renewal and Training under tender number NADRA-HQ-RFB-116/2026. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to ensure continued software support and capacity building for NADRA's data security infrastructure. Items being procured: - IBM Guardium Data Security Center Software Annual Software Subscription & Support Renewal for 84 Resource Units for 12 months - International training for 5 NADRA individuals including 5 days training by certified IBM instructor at a certified IBM training center with boarding, lodging, and other expenses borne by the vendor as per mutual agreement The scope includes renewal of annual software subscription and support for IBM Guardium licenses and delivery of international training to NADRA personnel to enhance their capabilities in data protection. The training content, instructor profile, and location will be mutually agreed upon, and certificates will be provided upon completion. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and comply with NADRA's eligibility criteria including valid NTN, GST registration, and active ATL status. Bidders must submit bids through the EPADS portal only, accompanied by a bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft. Manual submissions will not be entertained. The bid submission deadline is Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 11:30 AM via EPADS. The procurement will follow the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. The bid validity period is 120 days. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS and NADRA's website, ensure timely submission of original bid security to the specified address, and attend the pre-bid meeting scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the State Bank of Pakistan Building, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure registration on EPADS v2.0 well in advance and to prepare all required documents meticulously to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for qualified firms with IBM partnership and strong financial background to support NADRA's critical data security infrastructure and training needs in Islamabad.